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Parent and Pupil Guidelines

2019

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Table of Contents

Content Page No. Vision, Mission, Values, Motto 3

School Song The Grace

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Governance 5

Clifton Staff & PA Representatives 6-8 Policies 9

The Clifton Sanatorium 9-10

Learners Personal Accident Insurance 11-12

Boys’ uniform 13

Girls’ uniform 14 Sport kit – Boys’ Grade 1 & 2 15

Sport kit – Boys’ Grade 3 15-16

Sport kit – Boys’ Grades 4 to 7 17-18

Sport kit – Girls’ Grades 1 & 2 19

Sport kit – Girls’ Grade 3 19-20 Sport kit – Girls’ Grades 4 to 7 21-22

School shop hours & contact details 22

School times 23

Howick Bus Details 24

Recommended Channels of Communication 24-26 Staff contact details 27-28

Term dates 29

Map of the campus 30

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Clifton was established in 1942 and has consistently offered experience and

expertise in termly, weekly and periodic Prep School boarding.

Our beautiful rural setting in the foothills of the Drakensberg offers children

opportunities that cannot be replicated in urban schools. The freedom and safety

our day scholar and boarder children enjoy on our 60ha estate and the surrounding

farmlands has to be experienced to be understood.

Our Vision

To be the ideal place to grow children

Our Mission To provide a home from home for all our children, utilising our unique and beautiful surroundings. We aim to establish sound academic structures within small classes while focusing on developing the individuality of each child. We acknowledge the potential of each child to make a difference, and in so doing equip our boys and girls to face the challenges of life in contemporary South Africa and the world in general. Our Values Clifton Preparatory School is an inclusive inter-denominational Christian school. We hold the values of honesty, integrity and tolerance at our core. In all areas of pursuit, fair play, good manners and wholehearted effort are encouraged. Good citizenship is developed in our children to assist them in becoming contributing members of whatever community they live in. Our Motto Prodesse Quam Conspici – To accomplish rather than be conspicuous.

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School Song

For the beauty of the earth

For the beauty of the skies

For the love which from our birth

Over and around us lies

Christ our Lord to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise

For the joy of ear and eye

For the heart and rains delight

For the mystic harmony

Linking sense to sound and sight

Christ our Lord to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise

For the joy of human love

Brother, sister, parent, child

Friends on earth and friends above

For all gentle thoughts and mild

Christ our Lord to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

The Grace

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ

And the love of God our Father

And the fellowship, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us

For evermore and evermore and evermore

AMEN

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GOVERNANCE Clifton is governed by a Board of Trustees and a Board of Directors. The school is owned by the Trust and all authority for the governance of the school is vested in the trustees. Clifton is a non-profit, public-benefit organisation with a Board of Directors of the company. The Directors are appointed by the Trustees and are responsible for the strategic direction of the school. The Board appoint the Head of the School who in turn is responsible for appointing staff. The Board has various sub-committees which oversee the following functions: Estates, Finance, Academics, Marketing and Information & Technology. The Head and Management report to the Board on a quarterly basis. The School Management team consists of the Head, the Deputy Head, HOD of Sport, HOD of Arts & Culture, HOD of Boarding and the Bursar. Trustees Mr Adam Kethro (Chairman) Mr Bill McQuade Mr Stewart Johnstone Mrs Jill Brown Mrs Victoria Dillon Mrs Angela Sacco Mr Des Sacco Mr Gary Banfield (Chairman of the Board - ex officio member) Board of Directors Mr Gary Banfield (Chairman) Mr Simon Woodland (Chairman - Finance) Mr Alan Adlington-Corfield (Chairman - Academic and IT) Mr Rowan Holt (Chairman - Estates) Mr David Arguile Mr James Baker Mrs Kari Greene Mr Tim Brown Mrs Audrey Mbuyazi Mrs Karen McKenzie Mr Andrew Ridl Mr Mark Davies Mr Tom Turner

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CLIFTON STAFF 2019

MANAGEMENT Mr Viktor Kurz Headmaster Mr Peter Quinn Deputy Head Mrs Lorna Bruwer HOD Junior Primary Dr Faye Spencer HOD Arts & Culture Ms Louise Jelliman Director of Sport Mr Justice Majola HOD Boarding Mrs Samantha Hatch Bursar ADMINISTRATION Mr Dean Wright Executive Bursar Mrs Samantha Hatch Bursar Mrs Catherine Pringle Assistant Bursar Mrs Colleen Bosse Headmaster’s PA & Secretary to the Trust & Board Mrs Cheryl Coetzer Receptionist & School Secretary Mr Sipho Mkhonza IT Manager Mrs Janine Menear Marketing, Branding, Functions & School Shop Mrs Caireen Laing Admissions, Magazine & Past Pupils GRADE 6 TUTORS GRADE 7 TUTORS Mrs Lisa Abbott Ms Louise Jelliman Mrs Liza Borgen Mr Justice Majola Mrs Sally Cahill Mr Peter Quinn Mr James Henderson Mrs Louise Rautenbach Mrs Cyndi Jonker Mr Sean Veenstra ACADEMIC Mrs Mary Crawford Grade 00 Class teacher Mrs Emma Fyvie Grade 00 Class teacher Mrs Heather Kelland Grade 0 Class teacher Mrs Joanna Fly Grade 1 Class teacher Mrs Lisel Silk Grade 1 Class teacher Mrs Reneé Karssing Grade 2 Class teacher Mrs Sue-Ann Rindfleisch Grade 2 Class teacher Mrs Lorna Bruwer Grade 3 Class teacher Mrs Laura Fleischack Grade 3 Class teacher Mrs Nikki Stokes Grade 4 Class teacher Mrs Nicola Taylor Grade 4 Class teacher

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Mrs Elani Visser Grade 5 Class teacher, Grade 5 Afrikaans, Maths (5V) and Integrated Studies

Mrs Sandy Strudwick Grade 5 Class teacher, Grade 5 English, Maths (5S) and Integrated Studies

Mrs Sally Cahill Head Senior Primary Academics, Grade 6 English and Integrated Studies

Mrs Louise Rautenbach Head Curriculum, Grade 7 Maths & Integrated Studies Mr Peter Quinn Deputy Head, Grade 7 English and Integrated Studies Mrs Liza Borgen Grades 6 & 7 Afrikaans teacher Mr Justice Majola HOD Boarding & Grades 5 - 7 isiZulu teacher Mrs Annie Falconer Differently-Abled Class teacher, Social Responsibility Coordinator Miss Charlotte White Assistant Differently-Abled Class teacher Mrs Leanne Kurz Academic and Learning Support & Librarian Miss Catherine Calitz Senior Primary Music teacher; School Band & Choir Mrs Barbara Kerr Junior Primary Music teacher & Junior Primary Choir Dr Faye Spencer HOD Expressive Arts, Grades 1 - 7 Visual Art teacher Mrs Nicolene Badenhorst Grades 1 - 7 Dramatic Arts teacher Mrs Catherene Maposa Librarian Assistant, Grades 0 - 3 isiZulu teacher Mrs Cyndi Jonker Afrikaans (Grade 2-4) & Life Orientation (Grade 2- 5),

“Out and About” Co-ordinator Mr Sipho Mkhonza Grade 7 IT STEAM class Mr Gary Mortimer Grades 4 - 6 IT STEAM classes SPORT Ms Louise Jelliman Director of Sport, Physical Education & Girls’ Sport Mr Sean Veenstra Head of Boys Sport, Physical Education Mrs Lauren Menton Riding School Manager & Instructor Ms Elbe Rautenbach Assistant Manager & Riding School Instructor BOARDING Mr Justice Majola HOD Boarding, Housemaster of Usher House (boys), Grades 4 - 7 isiZulu Teacher Mr Andre Swart Assistant Housemaster to Usher House Mrs Gill Bissett Housemother of Sutcliffe House (Girls) Sister Rose Kamwaro School Nursing Sister Sister Erika Whitby Relief School Nursing Sister AUXILIARY STAFF Ms Kaolin Thomson Marimba teacher

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INTERNS Miss Nonkululeko Chiliza Miss Lisa Cronje Miss Hannah Hatch Miss Carley Sclanders Miss Chelsey Whiteman Mr Erik de Villiers Mr James Henderson Mr Andre Swart Mr Ardene Ruhode Mr Halalisani Xulu (Gap Student) Mr Rory Mackenzie (Gap Student) Mr Tristham Holden (Gap Student) ESTATE Mr Elvis Kalika Estate Manager CAPITOL CATERERS CATERING Mrs Santanna Kalika Manager Mrs Monique Rich Assistant Manager CLEANING Ms Elizabeth Makhathini Cleaning Supervisor Ms Mavis Mchunu Cleaning Supervisor Ms Sylvia IsiZulu Kitchen Supervisor Ms Prisca IsiZulu Laundry Supervisor CLIFTON PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION Clare Watt-Pringle Chairlady Tracy Woodland Vice Chairlady & Secretary Kelly Bedell-Sivright Grade 00 Robyn Muller Grade 0 Melissa Connolly Grade 1 Charmaine Flockhart Grade 2 Valerie Steyn Grade 3 Kerry Browse Grade 4 Katherine Heygate Grade 5 Ashleigh Macaskill Grade 6 Nicola Kinvig Grade 7 Linsey Wynne Boarding Derek Macaskill Sport Robyn Muller Treasurer Lucy Graham Tuck Shop

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POLICIES The following policies are available on our D6 and our website:

1. Code of Conduct

2. Clifton Network Acceptable Usage Policy

3. Anti-Bullying Policy

4. Transport Policy

Please read through these carefully to understand the Clifton Policies. Should you

have a problem accessing them please feel free to contact the School.

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THE CLIFTON SANATORIUM

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

The Clifton Sanatorium is committed to ensuring that the children’s health while at

school is maintained at its very best.

Some San Rules:

During school academic day, ALL children need a note from their class

teacher to visit the sanatorium.

• Children are expected to attend sport unless –

1. A Boarder child presents a note from the Sanatorium.

2. A day scholar child presents a note from their

parent/guardian (or they are injured or become unwell

during the academic day at school).

If your child is injured at school or on a school outing (sport or other)

please contact the San or Bursar immediately to discuss procedure with

the school insurance.

• Day Scholar children:

- Sick children are not to be sent to school until they are well

enough to attend classes.

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- Please notify your child’s teacher/tutor or reception if your child

is not well and going to be absent.

- If a child is unwell at home he/she MAY NOT be referred to the

Sanatorium for treatment; the San services are for illnesses and

injuries that happen at School.

- Day scholar children who become unwell at school will be sent

home within a reasonable time.

• Boarder children:

- Please notify your Housemaster or Housemother if your child is

not well and is going to be away from school.

- Medication must handed in to the Sanatorium Sister /

Housemaster or Housemother as soon as they arrive in the

boarding house. Routine appointments must be made by the

Parents/Guardians (eg Orthodontist, Dental, Optometrists,

Podiatrists, Psychologists, routine immunisations…)

- NB Tetanus immunisation is necessary every five years. Grade 7

children require a doctor’s medical examination as well as the

routine twelve year immunisation before admission to high

school; this must be done by the Parents/Guardians.

- All medical illnesses requiring a medical officer will be at the

Parents’/Guardians’ cost.

- Boarder children who become unwell and cannot attend class

for more than two days will be sent home. Consideration is

given to children who live outside South Africa.

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LEARNERS’ PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

PERTAINING TO CLIFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Your financial security and the safety of your children are of paramount importance! With RedCarpet Learners Personal Accident you have the protection against the unexpected expenses that follow accidental injuries. WHAT IS COVERED?

The cover is for any accidental injury occurring: -

on school premises and related residential facilities;

outside the school whilst participating in any sporting activity or other extra-

mural activity organised and supervised by the school, including whilst

travelling by a reasonable direct route;

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Medical Expenses resulting from an accident R 50 000 INNER LIMITS

Physiotherapy/Chiropractor/Biokinetics R 8 000

X-Rays R 8 000

MRI and CAT scans R 12 000 Permanent Disability –Scale of Benefits, a percentage (%) of R150 000 Death (learners under 6 years) R 10 000 Death (other than the aforementioned) R 30 000 SPECIAL FEATURES

Childcare

Emergency transport

Life support equipment

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Rehabilitation

Trauma counselling. A FEW EXCLUSIONS

Caused solely by an existing physical defect or other infirmity;

caused by the insured person's suicide or intentional self-injury;

wilful exposure to danger;

caused by the insured person's participation in any riot or civil commotion;

war, revolution etc.;

criminal offences.

A NOTE FROM THE CLIFTON BURSAR’S OFFICE:

Pre and post hospital costs are covered up to the stipulated amounts as per MARSH.

When your child is admitted to hospital it is then for the parent/guardian’s personal medical aid. Please ensure your children are on a medical or hospital plan.

ALL school injuries must be reported to our San Sister immediately and the necessary forms to be completed.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

BOYS’ UNIFORM

Junior Primary

Black shorts Clifton red golf shirt White school socks Predominantly white trainers Black Clifton tracksuit top Black Clifton tracksuit pants White Sunhat Grades 1 – 3 Red/Blue Sunhat Grades RR & R

Senior Primary Formal To be worn:

o Every Monday o Every start and end of term

and mid-term o Every formal function

Grey shorts (1st & 4th term) Charcoal long pants (2nd & 3rd term) White school shirt Clifton tie Clifton grey blazer Knee length grey socks Black lace-up ‘Bata’ type school shoes. Grey Clifton jersey

Senior Primary Informal

Black shorts Clifton red golf shirt White school socks Predominantly white trainers Black Clifton tracksuit top Black Clifton tracksuit pants

The inner fleece may be worn under the tracksuit top. Children may wear the fleece

on its own on the school campus ONLY. It may NOT be worn out of the school or at

any formal function.

The Drimac and gumboots may only be worn on rainy days.

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GIRLS’ UNIFORM

Junior Primary

Black & white culottes Clifton red golf shirt White school socks Predominantly white trainers Black Clifton tracksuit top Black Clifton tracksuit pants White Sunhat Grades 1 to 3 Red/Blue Sunhat Grades RR & R Hair accessories – black/white/red

Senior Primary Formal To be worn:

o Every Monday o Every start and end of term

and mid-term o Every formal function

Grey skirt White school shirt Clifton tie Clifton grey blazer Knee length grey socks (1st & 4th term) Plain black opaque/woollen tights (2nd & 3rd term) Black buckle school shoes Grey Clifton jersey Hair accessories – black/white/red

Senior Primary Informal

Black & white culottes Clifton red golf shirt White school socks Predominantly white trainers Black Clifton tracksuit top Black Clifton tracksuit pants Hair accessories – black/white/red

The inner fleece may be worn under the tracksuit top. Children may wear the fleece

on its own on the school campus ONLY. It may NOT be worn out of the school or at

any formal function.

The Drimac and gumboots may only be worn on rainy days.

BOARDERS:

Junior Primary

MUST leave and arrive at school in their full Clifton uniform with the Clifton

tracksuit if it is cold.

Senior Primary

MUST arrive and leave school in their formal uniform.

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SPORT & KIT

BOYS’ SPORT– Grade 1 and Grade 2

Practice Kit Match Kit

Term 1 Cricket

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt School white socks White trainers White floppy hat - compulsory Cricket bat + red Slaz ball

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White school socks White trainers White floppy hat - compulsory Cricket bat

Term 2 Soccer

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/soccer boots

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/soccer boots Clifton tracksuit

Term 3 Hockey

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks White trainers/hockey boots Gum guard Hockey stick

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/hockey boots Clifton tracksuit Gum guard Hockey stick

Term 4 Cricket As for Term 1

Swimming will take place during PE in Terms 1 and 4. Boys will need: a black

‘Speedo style’ costume or ‘Jammers’, a towel and a House swimming cap.

BOYS’ SPORT– Grade 3

Practice Kit Match Kit

Term 1 Cricket

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt School white socks White trainers Grey Clifton Cap/white floppy hat Cricket gear incl helmet - compulsory

White shorts White Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks White trainers White wide brimmed hat or Grey Clifton Cap Clifton tracksuit top Cricket gear - compulsory

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Swimming

Black ‘speedo’ style costume or ‘Jammers’ House swimming cap Goggles - optional

Black ‘speedo’ style costume or ‘Jammers’ Black Clifton squad cap Black Clifton squad towel Tracksuit Black slops

Term 2

Rugby

Black shorts House rugby jersey Black & white hooped socks Rugby boots Gum guard

White shorts Black & white rugby jersey Black & white hooped socks Rugby boots Gum guard Clifton tracksuit

Cross Country

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White socks & trainers

White shorts Clifton Cross country vest Predominantly white trainers & school socks Tracksuit

Term 3

Hockey

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks White trainers/hockey boots Shin pads Gum guard Hockey stick

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks Clifton tracksuit White trainers/hockey boots Shin pads Gum guard Hockey stick

Tennis

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt School white socks Predominantly white trainers/tennis shoes Clifton peak cap

N/A

Term 4 Cricket

As for Term 1 Swimming

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BOYS’ SPORT– Grades 4 to 7

Practice Kit Match Kit

Term 1

Cricket

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt School white socks White trainers/cricket shoes White wide brimmed hat or Clifton grey cap Cricket gear – compulsory Cricket ball – size specific

White shorts White Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks White trainers/cricket shoes White wide brimmed hat or Clifton grey cap Clifton grey blazer Cricket gear - compulsory

Swimming

Black ‘Speedo’ style costume or ‘Jammers’ House swimming cap Goggles - optional

Black ‘Speedo’ style costume or ‘Jammers’ Black Clifton squad cap Black Clifton squad towel Clifton tracksuit Black slops

Term 2

Rugby

Black shorts House rugby jersey Black & white hooped socks Rugby boots Gum guard - compulsory

White shorts Black & white rugby jersey Black & white hooped socks Rugby boots Gum guard - compulsory Clifton tracksuit

Cross Country

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White socks & trainers

Black shorts Clifton Cross country vest Predominantly white trainers & school socks Clifton tracksuit

Term 3

Hockey

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks Predominantly white trainers/hockey shoes Shin pads Gum guard Hockey stick

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks Clifton tracksuit Predominantly white trainers/hockey shoes Shin pads Gum guard Hockey stick

Tennis

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt School white socks Predominantly white trainers/tennis shoes Clifton peak cap

White shorts White Clifton golf shirt School white socks Predominantly white trainers/tennis shoes Clifton peak cap Grey Blazer

Athletics Black Shorts Red Clifton golf shirt School white socks

Black shorts Inter-house t-shirt School white socks

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Predominantly white trainers – optional

Term 4 Cricket

As for Term 1 Swimming

Term 4 Squash League

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White Clifton socks Non-marking sport shoes Squash Goggles

White shorts White Clifton golf shirt White school socks Non-marking sport shoes Squash Goggles Grey Blazer

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GIRLS’ SPORT– Grades 1 and 2

Practice Kit Match Kit

Term 1 Tennis

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White school socks White trainers Clifton white floppy hat

N/A

Term 2 Hockey

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Long red socks Shin pads White trainers Gum guard Hockey stick

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Long red socks Shin pads White trainers Gum guard Hockey stick Clifton tracksuit

Term 3 Soccer

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Long red socks Shin pads White trainers Gum guard

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Long red socks Shin pads White trainers Clifton tracksuit

Term 4 Tennis

White shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White school socks White trainers Tennis racquet White floppy hat

N/A

Swimming will take place during PE in terms 1 and 4. Girls will need: a plain black

full costume, a towel and a House swimming cap.

GIRLS’ SPORT– Grade 3

Practice Kit Match Kit

Term 1

Tennis

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White school socks White trainers Clifton peak or cap Tennis racquet

N/A

Swimming

Black full costume House swimming cap Towel Goggles (optional)

Black full costume Clifton squad swimming cap Clifton squad black towel Goggles (optional)

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Clifton Tracksuit Black slops

Term 2

Hockey

Black shorts Clifton red golf shirt Red Socks or black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/Hockey boots Gum guard Hockey stick

Red Clifton hockey skirt Red Clifton sleeveless shirt Black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/Hockey boots Clifton tracksuit top Gum guard Hockey stick

Cross Country

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Trainers & socks

Black shorts Clifton cross country vest White trainers White school socks Clifton tracksuit

Term 3

Soccer

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Red or black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/soccer boots

Black shorts Red Clifton sleeveless shirt Black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/soccer boots Clifton tracksuit

Tennis

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White school socks White trainers Tennis racquet Clifton Peak or Cap or Floppy white

N/A

Term 4 Basketball

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White school socks White trainers

Black shorts Red Clifton sleeveless shirt White school socks White trainers Clifton tracksuit

Swimming As for Term 1

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GIRLS’ SPORT– Grades 4 to 7

Practice Kit Match Kit

Term 1

Tennis

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White school socks White trainers Clifton peak or cap Tennis racquet

Red Clifton tennis skirt White Clifton sleeveless shirt White school socks White trainers Clifton peak Tennis racquet Grey Blazer

Swimming

Black full costume Towel House swimming cap Goggles (optional)

Black full costume Clifton squad swimming cap Clifton squad towel Goggles (optional) Clifton tracksuit Black slops

Term 2

Hockey

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/hockey shoes Hockey stick Gum guard

Red Clifton skirt Red Clifton sleeveless shirt Black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/hockey shoes Hockey stick Gum guard Clifton Tracksuit

Cross Country

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White school socks Trainers

Black shorts Clifton Cross country vest Predominantly white trainers & school socks Clifton tracksuit

Term 3

Soccer

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/Soccer boots

Black shorts Red Clifton sleeveless shirt Black & white hooped socks Shin pads White trainers/Soccer boots Clifton tracksuit

Tennis As for Term 1

Athletics Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt Trainers & socks optional

White shorts Inter-house t-shirt White school socks Predominantly white trainers – optional

Term 4 Basketball Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt

Black shorts Red Clifton sleeveless shirt

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White school socks White trainers

White school socks White trainers Clifton tracksuit

Swimming As for Term 1

Squash League

Black shorts Red Clifton golf shirt White school socks Non-marking white sport shoes Squash racquet Squash goggles

Red Clifton tennis skirt White Clifton sleeveless shirt White school socks Non-marking white sport shoes Squash racquet Squash goggles Grey Blazer

SCHOOL SHOP HOURS

(From 16 Jan 2019)

Tuesdays and Thursdays 07:20 – 07:45

10:00 – 10:30

14:00 – 15:00

Email Orders

Should you know the sizes that you are needing, you will be able to pre-order for

collection.

All orders received before 10.30 on Tuesday and Thursday will be ready for

collection the following morning in Mrs Jan Menear’s office.

Please send an email with the child’s name (and in the case of a boarder – their

laundry number must be included), the item/s required and size to

school.shop@cliftonprep.org.za.

Should you need to contact the school shop directly the number is +27 (0)33 266

8206.

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SCHOOL TIMES

Grade 00

8:00am to 12:30pm

Tea is provided at 10:00am

Grade 0

7:30am to 12:30pm

Tea is provided at 10:00am

Grades 1 to 3

Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 2:00pm

Tea is provided at 10:00am

Lunch is provided at 12:30pm

Fridays 7:30am to 12:30pm

Tea is provided at 10:00am

Lunch can be arranged through reception at an extra cost.

Special Note for Grade 1s:

Grade 1 children will finish school at 12:30 until half-term of the first term.

It is our experience that by easing the children into the longer

academic day as well as introducing them slowly to our sport

program, results in a far smoother transition into ‘big’ school.

Grades 4 to 7

Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 2:00pm

Tea is provided at 10:00am

Lunch is provided at 1:30pm

Fridays 7:30am to 1:30pm

Tea is provided at 10:00am

Lunch is only provided on Fridays for day scholars who book

lunch in advance with reception.

Mid-term and end of term school closes at 10:00am.

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Please note:

* Clifton does not close for public holidays that fall during term time.

* The first Saturday of every term is usually a school morning for Grades 1

to 7 but please follow the term calendar carefully.

* Absenteeism – Please notify your class teacher

* There is no homework on Wednesdays.

HOWICK-CLIFTON BUS

Details are as follows:

Monday to Friday

Departure from Greendale Spar complex, Howick

Departure time: 06:45am

Departure from Clifton in the afternoons will be determined by the extra-

curricular programme per term. Junior Primary children will be supervised

whilst waiting for departure.

Cost: R1650 per term OR R45 per one way trip

Bookings to be made through the School Secretary, Mrs Cheryl Coetzer

reception@cliftonprep.org.za.

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RECOMMENDED CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION

The recommended channels of communication is a guideline to help you with

ensuring your child and your needs are met. We would like to encourage you to

use these guidelines but there are times when someone needs to contact the

Headmaster. In this case please contact the PA to either arrange an appointment or

a telephone time.

Day Scholars

QUERIES REGARDING

FIRST CONTACT IF THE MATTER IS NOT RESOLVED…

Absentees (Unwell and leave during the school term)

Grades 00 to 3 – class teacher AND HOD JP (Mrs Lorna Bruwer) Grades 4 to 5 – class teacher AND SP Academic Liaison (Mrs Sally Cahill) Grades 6 and 7 – Tutor AND SP Academic Liaison (Mrs Sally Cahill)

Deputy Head (Mr Peter Quinn)

Academic matters

Grades 00 to 3 – class teacher AND HOD JP (Mrs Lorna Bruwer) Grades 4 to 5: Class teacher AND SP Academic Liaison (Mrs Sally Cahill) Grades 6 and 7 – Tutor AND SP Academic Liaison (Mrs Sally Cahill)

Deputy Head (Mr Peter Quinn)

Social and Emotional Matters

Grades 00 to 5 – class teacher Grades 6 and 7 – Tutor

Grades 00 to 3 – Head of Junior Primary (Mrs Lorna Bruwer) Grades 4 to 7 – Deputy Head (Mr Peter Quinn)

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Cultural Matters

Grades 00 to 5 – class teacher Grades 6 and 7 – Tutor

Head of Arts and Culture (Dr Faye Spencer)

Sporting Matters

Grades 00 to 5 – class teacher Grades 6 and 7 – Tutor

Head of Sport (Ms Louise Jelliman)

Account Queries Assistant Bursar (Mrs Catherine Pringle)

Bursar (Mrs Samantha Hatch)

Medical Related Matters

San Sister (Sr Rose Kamwaro) Class Teacher/Tutor

Grades 00 to 3 – Head of Junior Primary (Mrs Lorna Bruwer) Grades 4 to 7 – Deputy Head (Mr Peter Quinn)

Boarders

QUERIES REGARDING

FIRST CONTACT IF THE MATTER IS NOT RESOLVED…

Absentees (Unwell)

Housemother/master Deputy Head (Mr Peter Quinn)

Leave for end of and during the term Transport needed

Housemother/master via the LEAVE FORM on the D6 Complete the leave form and email necessary documents to the School Secretary (Cheryl Coetzer)

Head of Boarding (Mr Justice Majola)

Academic matters

Grades 00 to 3 – class teacher AND HOD JP (Mrs Lorna Bruwer) Grades 4 to 5 – class teacher AND SP

Deputy Head (Mr Peter Quinn)

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Academic Liaison (Mrs Sally Cahill) Grades 6 and 7 – Tutor AND SP Academic Liaison (Mrs Sally Cahill) Keep the Housemaster/mother inform

Social and Emotional Matters

Grades 00 to 3 – class teacher AND HOD JP (Mrs Lorna Bruwer) Grades 4 to 5: Class teacher AND SP Academic Liaison (Mrs Sally Cahill) Grades 6 and 7 – Tutor AND SP Academic Liaison (Mrs Sally Cahill)

Grades 00 to 3 – Head of Junior Primary (Mrs Lorna Bruwer) Grades 4 to 7 – Deputy Head (Mr Peter Quinn)

Cultural Matters

Grades 00 to 5 – class teacher Grades 6 and 7 – Tutor

Head of Arts and Culture (Dr Faye Spencer)

Sporting Matters

Grades 00 to 5 – class teacher Grades 6 and 7 – Tutor

Head of Sport (Ms Louise Jelliman)

Account Queries Assistant Bursar (Mrs Catherine Pringle)

Bursar (Mrs Samantha Hatch)

Medical Related Matters

San Sister and Housemother/master

Grades 00 to 3 – Head of Junior Primary Grades 4 to 7 – Deputy Head

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CONTACT DETAILS:

Headmaster: viktor.kurz@cliftonprep.org.za

Headmaster’s PA colleen.bosse@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8205

Deputy Head: peter.quinn@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8200

Reception and School Secretary: reception@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8200

HOD Junior Primary: +27 (0)33 266 8200

lorna.bruwer@cliftonprep.org.za

Bursar: sam.hatch@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8233

Assistant Bursar: accounts@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8202

Head of Sport: louise.jelliman@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8220

Head of Boys’ Sport sean.veenstra@cliftonprep.org.za

Head of Arts and Culture: faye.spencer@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8200

Head of Boarding and justice.majola@cliftonprep.org.za

Usher (boys’) Housemaster: +27 (0)33 266 8200/226

Usher Assistant Housemaster andre.swart@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8200

Sutcliffe (girls’) Housemother: gill.bissett@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8210

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School Sanatorium: rose.kamwaro@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8208

Marketing & School Shop jan.menear@cliftonprep.org.za

+27 (0)33 266 8206

TUTORS:

Grade 6

Grade 6BA liza.borgen@cliftonprep.org.za Grade 6CJ cyndi.jonker@cliftonprep.org.za Grade 6SC sally.cahill@cliftonprep.org.za Grade 6HV james.henderson@cliftonprep.org.za sean.veenstra@cliftonprep.org.za

Grade 7

Grade 7PQ peter.quinn@cliftonprep.org.za Grade 7LR louise.rautenbach@cliftonprep.org.za Grade 7JM justice.majola@cliftonprep.org.za Grade 7LJ louise.jelliman@cliftonprep.org.za

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CLIFTON TERM DATES 2019

FIRST TERM

Boarders return: Tuesday 15 January

Academic Programme Resumes: Wednesday 16 January to Friday 29 March

Half-term: Thursday 21 Feb – Tuesday 26 Feb

SECOND TERM

Boarders return: Tuesday 23 April

Academic Programme Resumes: Wednesday 24 April to Friday 21 June

Half-term: Thursday 23 May - Tuesday 28 May

THIRD TERM

Boarders return: Monday 15 July

Academic Programme Resumes: Tuesday 16 July to Friday 20 September

Half-term: Thursday 15 August – Tuesday 20 August

FOURTH TERM

Boarders return: Tuesday 1 October

Academic Programme Resumes: Wednesday 2 Oct to Friday 29 Nov

Half-term: Thursday 31 Oct – Tuesday 5 Nov

** Senior Primary Prize Giving Saturday 30 November - Compulsory for all Senior

Primary Children

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MAP OF THE SCHOOL